EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Opel “Grandland X hybrid 4” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00752/20
Summary
The bar element of the trailer coupling device (tow bar) may not be adequately affixed.As a result, it may become detached during a towing operation, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Passenger car — Opel
- Brand
- Opel
- Name / model
- Grandland X hybrid 4 · e2*2007/46*0597*15
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2020.
What is the risk?
- The bar element of the trailer coupling device (tow bar) may not be adequately affixed.As a result, it may become detached during a towing operation, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/04/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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